City News Service

A wildfire erupted in the far southern reaches of San Diego County Tuesday amid extremely windy and dry conditions, rapidly blackening dozens of open acres and prompting evacuations of back-country homes.

The proposal would greatly strengthen civilian oversight of law enforcement in the county, including in cases of in-custody death.

Because of power shutoffs and Santa Ana winds, some school districts in the mountain areas of San Diego County are scheduled to be closed Tuesday.

As a result of high, dry Santa Ana winds, the utility initiated power shutoffs for much of rural San Diego County.

A family is seeking answers about how a man died in the custody of San Diego County sheriff's deputies.

Gusting Santa Ana winds will again batter much of Southern California Monday and into mid-week, raising concerns about potential wildfires.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

Earlier this month, supervisors unanimously voted to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.